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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 12:12 PM
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lug nuts.....driving me nuts

installing a set of zr1 rims.

the owner didn't have all the original chrome lug nuts.

went looking for some "close matches" at the parts store, but nobody makes the lugs in the 19mm socket size that the stock are.

WTF!!!

anyone know how much they are from a dealer? any other options so that i can still use the factory foldable lug wrench with the spare?
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 08:32 AM
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Re: lug nuts.....driving me nuts

I've noticed lugs tend to be $5 or so dollars each from the dealer. A set of Gorilla lugs or some other aftermarket may be the better choice.
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 08:50 AM
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Re: lug nuts.....driving me nuts

i looked up some in summit and jegs....all they list are the thread sizes. not the socket size.

i think i found some on ebay...waiting to get an answer from the guy on the socket size
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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Re: lug nuts.....driving me nuts

19 millimeter = 0.748031496 inch

Since changing my lug nuts, I put a 4 point lug wrench on my car.
I often use whichever of the ends feels tight on the nut without looking at the size. I'm sure this means that sometimes it's the 19mm and sometimes it's the 3/4 inch.

I think the thing to be most concerned with is that you are getting conical (acorn) lugs with a 12 x 1.50 pitch.
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 03:01 PM
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Re: lug nuts.....driving me nuts

well i don't have room to keep a 4-way in my Z.

and sofar all i've been able to find for lug sizes is 13/16"...which is bigger than 19mm or 3/4"....so the stock wrench doesn't fit.

oh well...i'll figure it out
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 03:27 PM
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Re: lug nuts.....driving me nuts

go to a smaller local parts store, they often buy them different(bulk, not packaged)
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